The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 32,600
€ 21,200
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf 2.0 TDI SCR is 2.1 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.1 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
58.7
70.8
79.8
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.7 in
Height
63.8 in
103.1
167.6
101.5
165.5
167.6 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
2989 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
395 lb
11.67 %
General
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.74 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
22.86 lb/hp
28.74 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
47 mpg
40 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
42 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
684 mi
Range
579 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
684 mi
579 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
102.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
111.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
102.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
